Apple Numbers '09 - Manual (Page 157)

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Scientific: Displays data point values in scientific notation, where 10 raised to a power
is represented as E+ an integer. In the Decimals field, specify how many decimal places
you want to show.
Custom: Choose a custom number format you’ve already created, or create a new
one. See “Using Your Own Formats for Displaying Values in Table Cells” on page 101 for
more information.
5 To show the series name, select Show Series Name.
Separating Individual Wedges from a Pie Chart
To make pie wedges more visually prominent, you can separate them from the pie.
Separate a pie wedge by
using the Explode slider.
Here are ways to separate pie wedges:
To move a single wedge away from the center of a 2D or 3D pie chart, select it and
m
then drag it or use the Explode control in the Chart inspector.
To separate all the wedges away from the center of a 3D pie chart, select the chart
m
before using the Explode control.
To move multiple wedges away from the center of a 2D or 3D pie chart, use
m
Shift-click or Command-click to select the wedges and then drag them or use the
Explode control.
You can add a series name or data point label to distinguish individual wedges even
further. See “Formatting the Elements in a Chart’s Data Series” on page 148.
Adding Shadows to Pie Charts and Wedges
You can put shadows on individual pie wedges or on the pie as a whole. Putting
shadows on individual wedges makes it look as if the wedges are on different layers, so
when you add a shadow to a pie wedge, it’s generally a good idea to separate it first.
See “Separating Individual Wedges from a Pie Chart” on page 157 for instructions.
To add shadows:
1 Select the chart or individual pie wedges. Click Inspector in the toolbar, and then click
the Chart inspector button. Do one of the following: